The Non-lead Hunter

August 28th, 2013

By: Jeff ClarkeField Project Manager

Rob Domenech, a close collaborator and executive director of Raptor View Research, recently brought this video to our attention.

http://vimeo.com/37272263

RVRI has been monitoring lead levels in the blood of Raptors that they band on the Ranch. http://www.mpgranch.com/research/latest-research/raptor-view-research-update-12-05-12.aspx.

The preliminary results are disturbing. With hunting season just around the corner please consider using non-lead ammunition if you hunt.

About the Author

Jeff Clarke

Jeff holds a B.S. in Outdoor Education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Drawn to the rugged landscapes of Montana, he moved there in 2007 to pursue a career in outdoor education or ecological restoration. In 2008, he joined the MPG North field crew and quickly found his calling. By 2010, Jeff had risen to the role of Field Crew Manager at the MPG Ranch. Over the years, the ranch has become more than just his workplace—it’s where he got married, started a family, and now shares his love of the outdoors with his children.

Jeff collaborates with staff to ensure their restoration and research goals are achieved. He also leads the ranch’s field crew, managing a diverse range of projects across the property.

In his free time, Jeff likes to spend time with family, hunt, fish, backpack and camp.